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Fines and Surcharges
Our attorneys fight for our clients and attempt to resolve their case with the most favorable possible outcome. Below is a list of fines associated with some of the most widely issued tickets in the state. (Fines are subject to change without notice). Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.
| Offense | Fines |
| First-time speeding offense | $45 to $600 |
| One or more speeding tickets (within eighteen months) | Up to $1,575 |
| Traffic Infraction | $100-$300 |
| Disobey a Traffic Signal (red light) | $225-$675 |
| Misdemeanor Convictions (no other penalty provided) | $200-$1,225 |
| Uninspected Vehicles | $25-$200 |
| Unregistered Vehicle or Trailer | $25-$200 |
| Equipment Violations of Vehicle or Trailer | $0-$100 |
| Surcharges | $50 - $55 |
New York Driver Assessment
New York State imposes a Driver Responsibility Assessment (also known as a DRA) for drivers who accumulate six points or more are earned on the driving record. Call our lawyers now at 800-893-9645 for a consultation.
| Assessment | Fine |
| Six points or more on record | $300 one time payment; or $100 each year for 3 years |
| Any additional points earned over six points | $25 for each point for 3 years |
| Refusing to take a breathalyzer test, conviction for alcohol related traffic offense or conviction for drug related traffic offense | $250 each year for 3 years |
Insurance
As far as insurance is concerned, traffic violations and points are included on a driver's record for at least 39 months. When an insurance company views a driver abstract that has accumulated points they may impose a surcharge. Points may remain on a driving record for up to 4 years.Speeding | Points |
| 01 to 10 mph over the limit | 3 |
| 11 to 20 | 4 |
| 21 to 30 | 6 |
| 31 to 40 | 8 |
| More than 40 | 11 |
| Other Traffic Violations | Points |
| Reckless Driving (misdemeanor, 6 month suspension) | 5 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident (personal injury, misdemeanor, 6 months in jail, revocation of license, $600.00 fine) | 5 |
| Passing a school bus | 5 |
| Following too closely (tailgating) | 4 |
| Inadequate breaks | 4 |
| Improper passing (unsafe lane change, left of center or wrong direction) | 3 |
| Disobeying a Traffic Signal (red light, stop sign, yield sign) | 3 |
| Right of way, failure to yield | 3 |
| Railroad crossing violation | 3 |
| Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage/domestic animal) | 3 |
| Child Safety Restraint (under 16 years old in front seat, under 10 years old in rear seats, under 4 years old in child seat) | 3 |
Inadequate breaks (employers' commercial vehicle) | 2 |
| All other moving violations | 2 |